Horseshoe Baltimore (Baltimore, MD) -- FAQ in OP, added 2014.09.09

Welcome to the newest poker room the legendary Horseshoe family. 25 spacious tables in Maryland's most luxurious casino. Our WSOP branded poker room has 8 large screen TV's, table side food service, $1/min table massage and the best games in the area. Main Games; $1/$3 NLH $2/$5 NLH $5/$10 NLH $3/$6 LHE $5/$10 LHE $10/$20 LHE $5/$10 O/8 $2/$2 PLO $5/$5 PLO $10/$10 PLO See everyone on 8/26/2014 for opening night, beginning at 9pm. Opening Promotions: Horseshoe Baltimore has a one of a kind Bad Beat. It has been developed with the local player in mind. Any Quads or Better beaten - $10,000 70% Bad Beat Hand 30% Winning Hand $500 Each Player Share Ace's full of Jack's - Ace's full of King's - $2,500 Bad Beat hand only King's full of 2's - Ace's full of 10's - $750 Bad Beat Hand Only Queen's full of 2's - Queen's full of Aces - $400 Bad Beat Hand Only Jack's full of 2's - Jack's full of Ace's - $200 Bad Beat Hand Only When the Bad Beat fund is less than $150,000 - Single Payouts When the Bad Beat Fund is $150,000 - $249,999 - Double Payouts When the Bad Beat Fund is $250,000 or greater - Triple Payouts. Bad Beat Fund as of 8/26/2014 - $25,000 Tournament information will follow as the room gets going. Hope to see everyone there!! *** Mod note: Here is the FAQ below *** POKER DIRECTOR Anthony Chester http://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-baltimo... (http://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-baltimore/) (main website) http://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-baltimo... (http://www.caesars.com/horseshoe-baltimore/casino/poker) (poker room link) DIRECTIONS AND PARKING From the North Take exit 52 for Maryland 295 S toward Balt-Wash Parkway Merge onto MD-295 S Take the exit toward Westport Turn right onto Manokin St Take the 1st right onto Tacoma St Turn right to merge onto MD-295 Destination will be on the right From the South Take I295 North to the front door From Rockville Head northwest on I-270 N Take exit 10 for Maryland 117/West Diamond Avenue toward Maryland 124 S/Clopper Road/Quince Orchard Road Turn right onto MD-117 W Turn left to merge onto I-270 S Take exit 9 B-A for I-370 toward Sam Eig Hwy/Maryland 200 E Take exit 9A on the left to merge onto I-370 E toward Maryland 200 E Continue onto MD-200 E Take exit 19A-B for Interstate 95 N toward Baltimore Merge onto I-95 N Take exit 52 toward Russell Street N Parking Our 3,500 space garage is free to all guests on non-M&T event days. Valet parking is available for all guests and is complimentary for our Seven Stars and Diamond guests. Platinum & Gold Members - $10 Non-Total Rewards Members - $20 Special Event Parking - $60 You can find a list of event days here (http://www.caesars.com/baltimore/hotel/parking.html#.U-58LfldWSo) NUMBER OF TABLES 25. USB in every seat. GAMES 1/3 NL ($100-$300) 2/5 NL ($200-$800) 5/10 NL ($500-$2500) 10/20 NL ($1,000-No max) 3/6, 5/10, 10/20, 20/40, 40/80 LHE (Buy ins 10X SB) 2/2 PLO ($200-$500) 5/5 PLO ($500-$2500) 10/10 PLO ($1000-No max)

5/10 Omaha 8+ ($50 min) Mixed games and other games/limits on Request? Absolutely. Will also be encouraged and promoted. If you voluntarily transfer to another game, you must comply with the min/max buy-in? No. You must take all your chips. If you come from a broken game or a must move game, you take all your chips? Must move, yes. Broken, optional. RAKE $6 + $1 Bad Beat No flop, no drop. Timed rake starts at 5/10 NL and 20/40 LHE. Reduced rake when 6 players or less? Yes, upon request. BAD BEAT JACKPOT Yes. (Will post rules in another thread) Pot must be $10 to be BBJ eligible and must be 4 players dealt into the hand. PROMOTIONS Horseshoe is matching all new player card tiers from MD Live. VARIOUS RULES 10 Players to a table There is a line on the tables, but it is not a hard betting line. Forward motion still dictates action. A bet plus half again is a raise? Yes Substantial action in CASH games is 3 players acting or 2 players putting money in the pot? Yes When hand is down to 2 players, those players can talk and/or turn over cards? Yes (as long as the flipping over of the hand is not a forward folding motion) Straddle from anywhere on the table (except the blnds) 2-5x. Running it twice (or 3x) is allowed in time raked/non jackpot eligible games? Yes. Heads up with pot minimum of game buy in. Four raise max in limit games? Yes New players have to post? Yes At showdown, players do not have the right to see mucked cards from losing hands? Correct Winning hands at showdown can be seen upon player request? Correct CARDS Horseshoe Branded Kems BOXES No. However, funds can be kept at the cage digitally in safe keeping. COMPS $1.00/hr for 1/3 NL and $3/6 LHE $1.50/hr for 2/5 NL and mid LHE $2.00/hr for 5/10 NL and $20/40 LHE and higher FOOD Is available at the table. WIFI Yes. Use of devices As long as it is not disrupting the game TOURNAMENTS WSOP Circuit Event Feb 26, 2015 - March 9th, 2015 (Daily schedule coming soon) Tax documentation provided on wins over $5K (minus the buy-in). Yes MASSEUSES Yes. $1/min Also - link to Bravo Page: http://www.bravopokerlive.com/site/scasi... (http://www.bravopokerlive.com/site/scasinodetail?cid=UBA&mid=x) And a bit more legibly: Opening Promotions Horseshoe Baltimore has a one of a kind Bad Beat. It has been developed with the local player in mind. Any Quads or Better beaten - $10,000 70% Bad Beat Hand 30% Winning Hand $500 Each Player Share Ace's full of Jack's - Ace's full of King's - $2,500 Bad Beat hand only King's full of 2's - Ace's full of 10's - $750 Bad Beat Hand Only Queen's full of 2's - Queen's full of Aces - $400 Bad Beat Hand Only Jack's full of 2's - Jack's full of Ace's - $200 Bad Beat Hand Only When the Bad Beat fund is less than $150,000 - Single Payouts When the Bad Beat Fund is $150,000 - $249,999 - Double Payouts When the Bad Beat Fund is $250,000 or greater - Triple Payouts. Bad Beat Fund as of 8/26/2014 - $25,000

by punkass m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58396872#post58396872)

I haven't been really since precovid -- if it's going to be similar than in the past -- cheap microwaved food that was also in short supply and way too many people who either snuck in or too many diamonds in general -- I'll pass.

Ever since the food stopped being free, the diamond lounge was never busy.

You have to pay for parking soon if you don't have a Caesars card (of any level):

The pay for parking kiosk is to the left of the Guard's desk. The Rewards booth to sign up for a free players card and get free parking is on the right side of the Guard's desk. Can't believe Horseshoe is investing so much in hardware (ie: gates and license plate cameras at each garage entrance and exit) just to get people to sign up?

by DumbosTrunk m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=57971471#post57971471)

The extra rake is obviously for the unparalleled service and experience that Horseshoe Baltimore has to offer. It's not like the room revolves around one unruly patron who keeps getting himself banned and reinstated or anything.

Greek still trying to spin it while acting miserable everyday? Man some ppl would have a way better life if they never learned poker

And pay for parking is here

Don't most poker players have a rewards card?

Is Mario still the room manager? Don't see his name on the Bravo page anymore.

by luvscougars m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58527628#post58527628)

Is Mario still the room manager? Don't see his name on the Bravo page anymore.

No, he moved on. Not sure who took over.

by Greg (FossilMan) m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58527925#post58527925)

No, he moved on. Not sure who took over.

You ever play here? I seem to recall you preferring mixed games and that isn't happening here ASAIK.

by NYCNative m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58533986#post58533986)

You ever play here? I seem to recall you preferring mixed games and that isn't happening here ASAIK.

I was there for the series they ran a few months ago. And was hoping to work with Mario to schedule one of my seminars there. I'll have to chat with whomever takes over and see if they would like to make that happen. Anybody know who that is yet? Thanks!

by Greg (FossilMan) m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58534817#post58534817)

I was there for the series they ran a few months ago. And was hoping to work with Mario to schedule one of my seminars there. I'll have to chat with whomever takes over and see if they would like to make that happen. Anybody know who that is yet? Thanks!

Hopefully you can work something out! I'd definitely schlep out to Baltimore for it. I was at the last Philly thing you did just before COVID and then Harrah's deciding to not reopen the poker room. In fact, that was the last time I was in the poker room there...

Brew Brothers re-opened with new menu. 1lb Ribeye is still $39. Specials (including weekend):

Instead of fries, you can have side salad

Chocolate stout is also $5

Chicken cheese steak:

Pro tip: To reduce calories, ask for mustard instead of mayo

Slots: They replaced Return rewards (Rr) with Instant rewards. Rr was bonus Freeplay 3 days later. Ir is next day. Now the weird thing: 450 tier credits is $10 Freeplay with Ir. 600 tc is $30. But 800 tc is $20. Wtf??? Also, Rr program gave slightly more. 1000 tc was $70 Freeplay under Rr. 1000 tc is $50 Freeplay under Ir :(

Heard the GM of the casino got fired. He was the GM for a few years. Let's hope the new GM breaths some life into this place. Also, Luke's sandwich place on 1st floor closed. That leaves just the pizza place as the only restaurant in their 'food court'

I recently visited after not having been for a long time. Walking on the first floor is very depressing. Lots of open floor space where slot machines used to be, the pizza place that is good but ruined for me as they charge 2:1 comps, and it's not worth $30 comps. High end steak, pub-style restaurant, and the small asian place are the only other food options I think. Less tables than I remember on the 2nd floor, with a huge stadium-style group table games section. I really may never return, which is sad as I pass by every time I go to Live.

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58559076#post58559076)

Slots: They replaced Return rewards (Rr) with Instant rewards. Rr was bonus Freeplay 3 days later. Ir is next day. Now the weird thing: 450 tier credits is $10 Freeplay with Ir. 600 tc is $30. But 800 tc is $20. Wtf??? Also, Rr program gave slightly more. 1000 tc was $70 Freeplay under Rr. 1000 tc is $50 Freeplay under Ir :(

This month: 200tc = $5 Ir 300tc=$15 900tc = $40 they didnt used to give anything for 200tc

I earned 2500 tc and got $125 IR. So it's roughly $5 IR freeplay per 100tc, except for 200 tc.

Dunkin donuts is open on 1st floor, next to the pizza place. but i never saw any advertisement for it! i only found it by accident by going down the escalator near that section.

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58700427#post58700427)

Dunkin donuts is open on 1st floor, next to the pizza place. but i never saw any advertisement for it! i only found it by accident by going down the escalator near that section.

Rewards credits are NOT accepted. 😵 They're working on it

if you pull up to the gate, close enough to not tap it but be very close, it will open automatically. Old GM was fired for embezzlement new manager is Randie Fountain If I get 500 tc I get 15 free slot play next day got 1700 one day and got 40 the next day

Giftcard giveaway: i Got $50 Under the terms and conditions paper that came with the giftcard, it says Except where prohibited by law a monthly fee of $2.50/month will be applied starting the 12th month after activation.

by punkass m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58615208#post58615208)

I recently visited after not having been for a long time. Walking on the first floor is very depressing. Lots of open floor space where slot machines used to be, the pizza place that is good but ruined for me as they charge 2:1 comps, and it's not worth $30 comps. High end steak, pub-style restaurant, and the small asian place are the only other food options I think. Less table... See full post

Disgusting that there charging people 2:1 comps for pizza

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58702804#post58702804)

Giftcard giveaway: i Got $50 Under the terms and conditions paper that came with the giftcard, it says Except where prohibited by law a monthly fee of $2.50/month will be applied starting the 12th month after activation.

Am I missing something or are you unhappy that if you don't spend that $50 in a year that there will be a monthly fee? How long do you hold onto $50 gift cards generally?

by NYCNative m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58726544#post58726544)

Am I missing something or are you unhappy that if you don't spend that $50 in a year that there will be a monthly fee? How long do you hold onto $50 gift cards generally?

I think i got a $200 gift card to lululemon that i haven't spent for 3 years - i just don't need anything from there. The fact a giftcard would take $2.5 a month doesn't make any sense and is inflationary on top of standard inflation.

by djevans m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58732848#post58732848)

I think i got a $200 gift card to lululemon that i haven't spent for 3 years - i just don't need anything from there. The fact a giftcard would take $2.5 a month doesn't make any sense and is inflationary on top of standard inflation.

The reason is the building liability. If the fee was not charged, liability for lost, discarded and destroyed cards would remain on the books. This could build overtime eventually affecting corporate balance sheets negatively. Imagine all the gift cards lost or damaged over the last 20 yrs all being redeemed in the same week. While extremely unlikely to near impossible, with the liability on the books that is what the issuer must be ready for. While not all gift cards do this it is getting common.

Is tge hourly promo usually run every month? Anybody know if it'll run next month?

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58700427#post58700427)

Dunkin donuts is open on 1st floor, next to the pizza place. but i never saw any advertisement for it! i only found it by accident by going down the escalator near that section.

And two months later reward credits are still not accepted 😵

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58622383#post58622383)

I earned 2500 tc and got $125 IR. So it's roughly $5 IR freeplay per 100tc, except for 200 tc.

earned 400tc and ir was only $10 instead of the expected $20 😡

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58800822#post58800822)

And two months later reward credits are still not accepted 😵

And the result of that ineptitude:

() Rip Dunkin donuts

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=57989885#post57989885)

I used my $100 diamond celebration dinner at Gordon Ramsay (1st floor). I didnt order the ribeye because it's $90.Cheesecake factory's ribeye is 1/2 the price and I consider their prices above avg.Also, $90 will use up most of the $100 comp.So I got the sea bass ($56): Freaking small! I would be pissed if i was paying $56 out of pocket for it.... See full post

For this year's Diamond dinner, I got the salmon:

() Tasty (and also like 3x the size of the sea bass)

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58622383#post58622383)

I earned 2500 tc and got $125 IR. So it's roughly $5 IR freeplay per 100tc, except for 200 tc.

6 months later (Dec), 2500 tc only got me $65 IR. :(

() Jan 4&18 promos. I scratched because I won't be there. $75 guarantee or scratch one on each day for a chance of a bigger prize. Prizes $60,$95,70 $60,70,95 Avg is $75. Meh No advantage scratching. Take the guaranteed prize

Those prizes suck. At least have one much bigger prize sp you had a chance for maybe 3x the guaranteed prize. Lower the others to bring the EV down if needed. Terrible structure

by punkass m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58843817#post58843817)

Those prizes suck. At least have one much bigger prize sp you had a chance for maybe 3x the guaranteed prize. Lower the others to bring the EV down if needed. Terrible structure

Here's one for feb

() If you don't scratch, get $75. I don't plan to be there on those 2 dates so I scratched. Both $70 😡

2021: TopGolf builds new venue that shares garage with Horseshoe casino https://press.topgolf.com/2021-05-13-Top... (https://press.topgolf.com/2021-05-13-Topgolf-to-Begin-Construction-on-New-State-of-the-Art-Venue-Design-to-Serve-Greater-) Baltimore-Area In the garage, turn right on 2nd floor instead of left. (Left goes to 3rd and higher floors casino parking) 2024: Fall of the TopGolf Empire (sort of.. more like Callaway golf having heartburn buying TopGolf a few yrs ago) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFs4bmiI... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFs4bmiI_-8)

Got an offer for 1 night free at Caesars virginia and $50 freeplay. I'm diamond plus all from horseshoe but some of those pts were from multiplier days. That's a long drive.. not worth $50

Hello, For this upcoming WSOP circuit , anyone have any idea if they will have a lot of cash action most of the time during series ? 5/10+ PLO or NL ? Never been to a live circuit event, iirc they are returning to Baltimore after a hiatus. From the looks of Bravo cash games here are pretty dead for the most part, I assume every stop has significant cash traffic increase though? Thanks

() Not going in that day. But what the heck? Horseshoe hire some of Elon's fired programmers?

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58830412#post58830412)

And the result of that ineptitude: Rip Dunkin donuts... See full post

They are open again! But still not taking rewards credits. They said they're waiting on horseshoe. I would have figured this would have been hammered out BEFORE they opened? 😵

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58835418#post58835418)

6 months later (Dec), 2500 tc only got me $65 IR. :(

700 tc only got me $15. Looks like instant rewards is now $5 in multiples of 200 tc, rounded down

Invite only Luau lunch buffet with $100 freepay drawings every 30min on sun, June 8. Buffet • Noon - 7pm Drawings • 2pm - 7pm Live casino has Dragon Boat festival for invited guests with free dumplings (different type at each food sample table, if like last year), also on June 8. Doors open at the Hall 7:30pm. Drawing at 9pm with $15k total prize pool Looks like my lunch and dinner has been decided for that day 😀

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58558386#post58558386)

Brew Brothers re-opened with new menu.1lb Ribeye is still $39.Specials (including weekend): Instead of fries, you can have side saladChocolate stout is also $5... See full post

A year later, still the same prices for all 3:

( 2022, the ribeye was $37. Only went up $2 in 3 yrs :shocked:

Well, it’s probably bottom barrel choice, so that helps on price. What’s worse is I think they took Eureka!/Goddess! out??

The Bravo app now includes the following quote, in all caps: "WE ARE STILL AT $5 RAKE!!!!!!"

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58999898#post58999898)

A year later, still the same prices for all 3: In 2022, the ribeye was $37.Only went up $2 in 3 yrs :shocked:... See full post

That’s worth a trip back to Horseshoe for me

Earlier in this thread lots of talk about crime. How has it been lately? Are people still getting robbed in the parking garage? Would you feel safe walking in and out with a few grand?

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58986526#post58986526)

700 tc only got me $15. Looks like instant rewards is now $5 in multiples of 200 tc, rounded down

500tc got me $10 next day Freeplay

by Scientist m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59049409#post59049409)

Earlier in this thread lots of talk about crime. How has it been lately? Are people still getting robbed in the parking garage? Would you feel safe walking in and out with a few grand?

Hell no it’s Baltimore

by Scientist m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59049409#post59049409)

Earlier in this thread lots of talk about crime. How has it been lately? Are people still getting robbed in the parking garage? Would you feel safe walking in and out with a few grand?

Not a problem when it's daylight outside. But I park on diamond/7star level on 3.

() Taking down the whole area between e-Table games and the cage. Let's see what grand plan they put in its place

Next day Free slot play: 200tc: $5 300tc: $10 that's a slight improvement if you're a low roller

() Poker room and high limit slots have been taken apart. Looks like they are replacing the carpet

Is the schedule for the upcoming Circuit Event available yet?

Just want to say that I played twice at the Horseshoe last week when I had time off work and was in the area and man, there were some of the worst players playing there I ever saw. This is not a complaint. I wish I ran better though.

200 tc gets $5 Return Rewards as usual but 500 TC went down to $5 instead of the normal $15. :( Could be because Wsop circuit event is here this week? Also, dunkin' donuts still doesn't accept rewards credits. It's been about a year so I'm going to assume that it's never going to accept it

Happy new year!

1. Dunkin donuts still doesn't accept RC

() 2) 200 tc gets $5 Return Rewards 500,$10 2500, $50

Saw someone withdraw from ATM. Fee is now $9.99 Geez!

Brew Brothers now has a reduced menu for the time being

()

() Ribeye still $39

Lesson learned: Read the find print . I assumed it was double the same amount.

( pts ($2k coin-in) for a $10 gift card?!? FU horseshoe!

Comps trap, typical of Caesar’s now but you probably have some comped Harrah’s AC rooms to look forward to!

Is WSOP coming here this year?

by cbehr88 m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59220862#post59220862)

Is WSOP coming here this year?

https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/2026-wsop-circuit-horseshoe-baltimore/ WSOP.com WSOP Tournaments & Event Schedule | WSOP.com (https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/2026-wsop-circuit-horseshoe-baltimore/)

Any idea what's up at Horseshoe today? 2:15 drove by and they had both Casino Way and Haines St backed all the way up into Russell trying to get into the garage. My guess is just a fluke of nice day before snow storm people trying to get their gamble... or more likely.. get their TopGolf on and just everyone came at once and fighting with the parking kiosks?

Looked and saw there's the last flight of Mini Main but surely that's not it, right?

by AA Suited m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=57730729#post57730729)

Ribeye: ... See full post

Ribeye still $39 but only 1 side now. Default is fries but you can sub other type

() $25 for pack of cigarettes?!? And they're advertising it like they're doing your favor. Isn't weed cheaper?

Not from a dispensary and if you get it off the street chances are it won’t get high unless it has dust on it. AA have I seen you checking? Dm.

by AA Suited on Sept 2024 m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58700965#post58700965)

Rewards credits are NOT accepted. 😵 They're working on it

() 2yrs later they are finally accepting rc! I am shocked they survived that long without accepting it. Enough People actually pay out of pocket for Dunkin for them to survive 2yrs? Also, 2:1. :( Pass

Is there anything in there worth using comps? Probably save them up and use at the steakhouse. 2:1 kills me

by punkass m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59408109#post59408109)

Is there anything in there worth using comps? Probably save them up and use at the steakhouse. 2:1 kills me

Yeah, I avoid 2:1 also. I usually go to Brew brothers and get either the $16 cheese steak special or $39 ribeye. Both come with a side. Jimmy Johns is also open but I never tried them.